In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Campus Safety Department provides statistics in the areas of criminal offenses, hate offenses, arrests, and disciplinary actions. These areas are divided further by location. Please note the statistics represent the number of reports in each category. More crimes may have occurred on campus, but these crimes were not reported. The statistical years are calendar years (January - December) with statistics due in October for the previous calendar year.
A Safe and Secure Campus
Crime Prevention
Reporting a Crime or Other Suspiscious Behavior
Help for Crime Victims
Sexual Assaults
If a Sexual Assault Occurs
Registered Sex Offenders Information
Emergency Notification Procedure
Illegal Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Missing Student Policy
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
Daily Clery Act and Fire Log
Reporting Process
Crime Statistics (2009-2011)
Fire Statistics (2009-2011)
A Safe and Secure Campus
The college works to maintain the campus in a manner that reduces the likelihood of crime.
- Lighting. Calvin College has extensive exterior lighting for the hours of darkness. Problems with exterior lights should be reported immediately to the Campus Safety Dispatch (extension 66452 or 526-6452).
- Maintenance. Reported maintenance problems that pose a threat to safety and security (such as broken locks or windows) should be reported to the Campus Safety Dispatch.
- Locking buildings. Administrative and academic buildings and offices are locked and unlocked during the week by the custodial staff. The time for locking and unlocking the buildings is established by the Academic Building Access Policy and coordinated with Campus Safety, the Office of Conference and Campus Events, and Building Services.
The Campus Safety Office issues workplace keys to faculty and staff, and to contactors as needed. Requests for additional keys or lock changes must be sent to the Campus Safety Office. - Locking residence halls. Calvin College residence halls are locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students are issued ID cards that also act as their building access cards. The access system requires resident students to enter a PIN in order to gain after-hours entry to their halls.
- Residence Life Staff. Residence Life staff members walk each floor of the residence halls three times between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on weekends.
Crime Prevention
Calvin College Campus Safety Officers patrol the campus buildings and grounds to help ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Additional crime prevention measures include:
- Escort Service. To aid in the prevention of criminal behavior, Campus Safety offers an Escort Service for students, faculty, and staff that do not feel comfortable walking alone during the evening hours. The Escort Service runs from dusk until dawn and can be reached by calling the Dispatch line.
- Blue Safety Phones. Calvin College has installed safety phones around campus. These exterior phones are marked with a blue light and may be used to report an emergency, crime in progress, or to request assistance. Click here to view map of safety phone locations.
- Incident Report. The Campus Safety Incident Report is updated on business days and is published on the Campus Safety website weekly.
- Bicycle registration. To deter bicycle theft and recover stolen bicycles, bicycle registration is available through the Grand Rapids Police Department at the local Fire Station, located just a few blocks west of Calvin at 2941 Burton St.
- Crime Prevention Programs. During Orientation, students are provided with information on how to protect themselves and their personal belongings. Additionally, Campus Safety offers resources on its website that provide information on prevention of crimes against property and person, including but not limited to identity theft, bicycle theft, vehicular theft, and residential theft.
Reporting a Crime or Other Suspicious Behavior
Potential criminal actions and other campus emergencies can be reported directly to Campus Safety by telephone. Upon receipt of a call, a Campus Safety officer is dispatched to the site of the complaint and makes a formal report, contacting the local police if necessary. Campus Safety promptly notifies the college community of reported crimes that are considered a potential threat to the community, allowing the community to take steps to prevent a similar occurrence. Calvin College also uses Silent Observer for those who wish to report a crime and remain anonymous. One may report a crime by calling 774-2345 or online at www.silentobserver.org.
Help for Crime Victims
Calvin College assists victims by arranging transportation for medical attention, helping victims file police reports, and working with the county prosecutor and the Kent County Courts. Campus Safety forwards reports on behalf of the victims to the appropriate officials and agencies.
Calvin College offers free counseling through the Broene Counseling Center to students who are victims of violent crimes. Information provided will be held confidential unless approved by the victim. Campus Safety also has contact information for a number of additional resources both on and off campus. This information is available at the Campus Safety Office.
Sexual Assaults
An area of increasing concern for colleges and universities throughout the country is the threat of sexual assault. Calvin College attempts to prevent such assaults from occurring and has policies to assist survivors and to punish offenders.
- Educational Programs. Educational programs on rape prevention are offered to students each academic year. Students learn about procedures to follow in the event of a sexual offense; the importance of preserving evidence; and how to report an offense. The HPERDS Department offers a course on women’s self-defense, and all students must take PE 104, which includes a unit on rape and date rape. Brochures on rape and acquaintance rape are available in Health Services and Broene Counseling Center. Additional educational materials (books, movies, etc.) are available in the Broene Counseling Center and in the Hekman Library.
If a Sexual Assault Occurs
Reporting the Offense. Survivors should avoid showering or bathing after an assault to preserve physical evidence in case they decide to pursue criminal prosecution. Clothing should be placed in a paper (not plastic) bag and saved as possible evidence. The survivor is encouraged to have a physical exam through the YWCA Nurse Examiner program. If the survivor is a student and the assault occurred more than 72 hours earlier, she/he is encouraged to go to Calvin College Health Services or the YWCA Nurse Examiner.
Students and other members of the college community who are survivors of sexual crimes are encouraged to report such incidents to the Campus Safety Department (extension 33333) as soon as possible, and to seek support services provided by the College through the Broene Counseling Center and Health Services. Students responsible for committing sex crimes can be subject both to college disciplinary action and to state judicial proceedings.
If a sexual assault occurs off campus, survivors are encouraged to contact the police directly by dialing 911. Students may also contact their Residence Hall Director, a Student Life Dean, the Broene Counseling Center, the College Chaplain, Health Services, or any Residence Life staff member. If the incident is not reported directly to the Campus Safety Department or a local law enforcement agency, the College will assist the survivor in reporting the incident if he or she wishes.
Aid to Victims. Survivors of sexual assault may receive assistance, counseling, or both by contacting the Broene Counseling Center, Health Services, or the YWCA Nurse Examiner (see reverse for important telephone numbers). Other options can be discussed by contacting Campus Safety or the Student Life Office.
Student survivors have the option to change their on-campus living arrangements after an assault, if such changes are reasonably available.
Calvin College does not tolerate any acts or threats of sexual assault or physical assault whether directed at males or females, someone known or unknown, which involve use of force or coercion, without consent or when a person is incapable of consent (as stated in the Student Conduct Code). Please see the Student Life webpages for additional resources:
- Student Conduct Code: http://www.calvin.edu/student-life/forms-policies/pdf/student-conduct.pdf
- Sexual Assault Policy: http://www.calvin.edu/admin/broene/sexualassault/sexualassault-policy
A student considering formal charges against another student may initially talk to a Student Life Dean, Resident Director, or a Broene Counseling Center counselor to discuss procedures and options.
During initial disciplinary proceedings against an assailant, a survivor is entitled to be accompanied by a current member of the Calvin community—a student, faculty member, or administrator—who can provide emotional support. A survivor also has the right to request reasonable and feasible efforts by the college to be shielded from the assailant. This may include providing alternative work, academic, or living arrangements if these options are available.
The standard of proof in college disciplinary proceedings is based on a "preponderance of evidence," which differs from the presiding judicial system’s standard of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt." Bringing charges through the Student Conduct Code may be done in addition to filing criminal charges with the police. A conviction at the college level can result in a range of sanctions, including suspension.
An additional option for a survivor is to file a civil lawsuit. The goal of a civil suit is to compensate the survivor for injury caused by the action of the perpetrator. This course of action would require the survivor to hire an attorney.
Filing college charges, criminal charges, or a civil lawsuit can be important steps towards closure, but the healing process happens over much time and with support.
Registered Sex Offenders Information
Information concerning registered sex offenders is available through the Michigan Public Sex Offenders Registry. The registry is located online: www.mipsor.state.mi.us
Emergency Notification Procedure
Calvin College utilizes an Emergency Notification System for faculty, staff, and students. After responsible personnel have been made aware of an emergency affecting all or part of the Calvin College Campus, the Emergency Notification System will be activated as soon as reasonably possible. Calvin College has no control over how long it may take the Emergency Notification System to complete its message deliveries and makes no guarantees regarding the success of the message delivery to individual devices.
In the event of an emergency, the BlackBoard Message System will be activated to notify faculty, staff, and students, as Calvin College Administration deems necessary, based on the circumstances of the event. The BlackBoard Message System activation will make notifications in the following manner:
- Vocal telephone message
- SMS text message
Faculty, staff, and students are responsible for providing all necessary information to insure a successful message delivery. Calvin College cannot provide communication to those who fail to provide a correct and current phone number and/or email address information.
The following Calvin College officials shall have authority to activate the Emergency Notification System:
- President
Vice President for Administration, Finance and Information Services - Vice President for Student Life
- Provost
- Campus Safety Director
- Campus Safety Operations Manager
- Campus Safety Dispatch Manager
- Campus Safety Patrol Supervisors
- Dean of Residence Life
The BlackBoard Emergency Notification System may be used to transmit brief urgent messages as quickly as possible. Emergency notifications may include, but are not limited to:
- Campus Closures
- Weather Warnings (Severe Thunderstorm Warnings & Tornado Watches & Warnings)
- Fire
- Natural gas leaks or hazardous material spills
- Natural disasters affecting the Campus
- Campus wide power outages and/or utility failures
- Violent criminal behavior
- Bomb threats or other imminent violent threats
- Explosions on campus
- Terrorism incidents
Dependent upon the contact information supplied by faculty, staff, and students, notification may be made in the following manners
- Cell phone
- Home phone
- Business phone
- Calvin College email
- Personal email
- SMS text to cell phone
The Emergency Notification System will be tested on the 1st Friday of each month as close to 12:00 noon as possible. Emergency liaisons in addition to select staff will receive the monthly test notifications. In the event that adverse weather conditions exist on the test day, the test will be delayed until the adverse conditions clear the area to prevent any misinterpretation of the test activation and also keep the Emergency Notification System available in case of a true emergency condition.
The following standard test messages will be sent
Voice: 1. Monthly Emergency Test
This is the monthly test of the Calvin College Emergency Notification System. This is only a test. If this were an actual emergency, information and instructions would be included. This test is normally sent on the first Friday of each month.
Email: 1. Monthly Emergency Test
This is the monthly test of the Calvin College Emergency Notification System. This is only a test. If this were an actual emergency, information and instructions would be included. This test is normally sent on the first Friday of each month.
SMS text message: This is the monthly test of the Calvin College Emergency Notification System. THIS IS ONLY A TEST!
It is the responsibility of each faculty member, staff member, and student to provide the correct information for contact and update the appropriate campus office when contact changes are made. Anyone who wishes to sign up for emergency notifications, or who needs to change their contact information will need to log into Portal. Once logged into Portal, the link to sign up for the Emergency Notification System can be found on the resources page under the title of Emergency Notification.
Illegal Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Calvin College is committed to maintaining an environment of teaching and learning that is free of alcohol and illegal drugs. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on college properties and will be addressed in accordance with College regulations. Laws regarding the possession, sale, and furnishing of alcohol are governed by the state of Michigan and enforced by the Grand Rapids Police Department. The possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any illegal drug and/or controlled substance is prohibited under both state and federal law.
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 require that Calvin College, as a recipient of federal funds including federally-provided student financial aid, notify its students and employees annually that the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs on college property is prohibited and that campus and community drug programs are available. This Act and the provisions Calvin College has taken to conform to the Act can be found in the Calvin College Student Handbook and the Calvin College Employee Handbook.
Missing Student Policy
If a member of the Calvin Community has reason to believe that a student is missing; whether or not the student resides on campus, all possible efforts are made to locate the student to determine his or her state of health and well-being through the collaboration of the Campus Safety Department and the Residence Life/Student Development offices. If the student is an on-campus resident the Campus Safety Department will secure authorization from Residence Life officials to make a welfare entry into the student’s room. If it is an off-campus student resident, the Campus Safety Department will inform and enlist the aid of Student Development officials in addition to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
Concurrently, college officials will endeavor to determine the student’s location and well-being through contact with friends, associates, and/or employers of the student. We will also seek to determine whether or not the student has been attending classes, labs, scheduled organizational or academic meetings; or appearing at scheduled work shifts.
If the student is located, verification of the student’s state of health and intention of returning to the campus is made. When and where appropriate a referral will be made to the Broene Counseling Center, Residence Life/Student Development and Health Services.
If the student has not been located, notification of the family within 24 hours of receiving the initial report is made to determine if they know of the location of the student. If the student is under 18 years of age, and not an emancipated individual, Calvin College is required by law to notify a custodial parent or guardian immediately.
If the student is an off-campus resident, appropriate family members or associates are encouraged to make an official missing person report to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. Anyone who wishes to make an official missing person report on a student is requested to notify the Campus Safety Department immediately. Upon being made aware that a student is missing, the Campus Safety Department will notify the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction within 24 hours. The Campus Safety Department will cooperate, aid, and assist the primary investigative agency in all ways prescribed by law.
All pertinent law enforcement agencies will be notified and requested to render assistance through direct telephone contact or visit by a representative of the college. Suzanne’s Law requiring local police to notify the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) when someone between 18 and 21 is reported missing was signed into law by President George W. Bush in the Spring of 2003 as part of the national “Amber Alert” Bill. The Crime Control Act of 1990, section 3701 (a) states: IN GENERAL- Each Federal, State, and local law enforcement agency shall report each case of a missing child under the age of 21 (reported to such agency) to the National Crime Information Center of the Department of Justice.
The federal law is named after Suzanne Lyall, a State University of New York at Albany student who has been missing since 1998. Previously Police were only required to report missing persons under the age of 18. This law is intended to encourage police to begin an investigation immediately when college-age people disappear, instead of waiting a day, which has been a common practice (The Calvin College Campus Safety Department has always initiated such investigations promptly). Upon closure of the missing person investigation, all parties previously contacted will be advised of the status of the case.
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
Calvin College Campus Safety Department prepares an annual report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. This report is prepared in cooperation with the Kentwood Police Department, the East Grand Rapids Police Department, and the Grand Rapids Police Department. Updated information is requested annually from each Agency on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act.
Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to the Campus Safety Department, designated campus officials (including but not limited to Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, designated Residence Life staff), and local law enforcement agencies.
The Campus Safety report is published each year and is available to the campus community. An e-mail notification is sent to all enrolled students, faculty, and staff that directs them to the annual report, which is published on the web. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the Campus Safety, Human Resources, and Admissions Offices.
Daily Clery Act and Fire Log
The Campus Safety Department maintains a Daily Fire Log in combination with the Daily Clery Act Public Log. This log records all incidents reported to the Campus Safety Department. This includes all crimes, fire-related incidents and other serious incidents that occur on campus patrolled by the Campus Safety Department, as well as Grand Rapids, Kentwood and East Grand Rapids Police Departments. This includes non-campus buildings or properties on public property that are used by Calvin College.
The Daily Clery Act Public Log and Fire Log include the incident type, date incident is reported, date and time of occurrence, and general location of each reported incident type, as well as the disposition of the incident, if this information is known. The Campus Safety Department posts specific incidents in the Daily Clery Act Public and Fire Log online each week. This weekly log can be viewed at http://www.calvin.edu/admin/campus-safety/weekly-archives.html
The Campus Safety Department also maintains a paper copy of the Daily Clery Act Public and Fire Log at the Campus Safety Department office, located on the second floor of the Mail and Print Building (3230 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506). This log is available for viewing during normal business hours and is updated one business day after an individual incident. The Campus Safety Department reserves the right to exclude reports from a log in certain circumstances as permitted by law.
The Campus Safety Department also submits the Daily Clery Act Public and Fire Log to the college newspaper, the Chimes, to be published weekly. The Chimes can be viewed online at http://clubs.calvin.edu/chimes/.
Annual Fire Safety Report
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires two new safety-related requirements from institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs. These two requirements are:
Fire log: Institutions must keep a fire log that states the nature of a fire, date, time and general location of each fire in on-campus student housing facilities. Calvin College complies with this rule by including all fire-related incidents in the Daily Clery Act Public and Fire Log. To view the most recent seven days of information please visit the Campus Safety website: http://www.calvin.edu/admin/campus-safety/weekly-archives.html. Additionally, the public can also view archived weekly logs for the previous three years.
Annual fire safety report: Institutions with on-campus student housing facilities must publish annually a fire safety report that provides information on campus fire safety practices and standards. Calvin College complies with this regulation by including all fire-related incidents at on-campus student housing facilities as part of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Information contained in this annual fire safety report includes: number and cause of fires at all on-campus student housing facilities; number of fire-related deaths; related injuries; value of fire-related property damage; information on evacuation procedures; fire safety education and training programs; fire safety systems in each student housing facility; number of regular mandatory supervised fire drills; and policies on smoking and open flames. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report must include three (3) years of data.
If a fire occurs in any building, community members should immediately notify Campus Safety by dialing the emergency number #3-3333 from any campus phone or (616) 526-3333 from any cell phone. Campus Safety will respond to the scene as well as contact the Grand Rapids Fire Department to respond. If a member of the Calvin community finds evidence of a fire that has been extinguished, and the person is not sure whether Campus Safety has already responded, that community member should immediately notify Campus Safety to investigate and document the incident.
The campus fire alarm systems alert community members of potential hazards. Community members are required to heed an activated fire alarm system, and evacuate a building immediately. Use the nearest available exit to evacuate the building. Gather outside at least 300 feet away from the building at designated gathering places. Emergency Liaisons will assist with evacuations. Community members should familiarize themselves with the exits in each building.
Occupants should use the stairs to evacuate the building, avoiding the use of an elevator. If you are caught in the elevator, push the emergency phone button. The emergency phones in elevators on campus ring to the dispatcher at the Campus Safety Department.
Fire Protection Equipment/Systems
All residential buildings and academic buildings are equipped with automatic fire detection and alarm systems which are monitored by the Campus Safety Department, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Health and Safety Inspections
Resident Assistants go through each room to make sure all room lights are turned off, windows closed, and all plugs are removed from the outlets while the residence halls are closed during winter break. Residents are notified beforehand of the process. In addition, Resident Assistants check for any observable safety violations or conditions which may be detrimental to the health or well being of the community. Examples of these violations may include; unauthorized door locking, tampering with safety equipment, etc. Conditions warranting follow-up are reported to the Residence Life office and/or Physical Plant staff. The Residence Life staff communicates with the residents involved and applies sanctions when necessary. These sanctions can range from a fine, probation, to expulsion from campus housing. The Residence Life staff documents such follow-up.
Fire Definitions
Buildings equipped with fire alarm systems and smoke detectors: Buildings that have functional fire alarm systems and smoke detectors installed. Please note, all residence halls and apartments are equipped with a functional fire alarm system and smoke detectors.
Buildings protected with automatic sprinkler system: Indicates where an automatic sprinkler system protects areas of a building. Please note, most residence halls, and apartments are not equipped with sprinkler systems.
Emergency evacuation (fire) drills: The number of supervised scheduled drills or actual events at campus residence halls, and apartments are facilitated by the Campus Safety Department in conjunction with Residence Life and the Grand Rapids Fire Department. One (1) time each year all academic buildings, residence halls and apartments are tested by the Campus Safety Department in conjunction with the Grand Rapids Fire Department to ensure the evacuation process is compliant with the Life Safety Code.
Evacuation procedures posted: When a fire alarm is activated, evacuation is mandatory. DO NOT use elevators; evacuate the building using the nearest available exit and proceed to the designated gathering spot for the building to begin an accountability and assessment process.
Estimated U.S. dollar loss related to fire incidents: The estimated total U.S. dollar loss of both contents and structure or property destroyed because of a fire incident. This does not include loss of business.
Fire: Rapid oxidation of combustible material accompanied by heat, light and smoke of combustible material, which is found outside of its normal appliance, whether or not it is extinguished prior to arrival of emergency.
Fire-related deaths: Number of persons who were fatalities because of a fire incident, including death resulting from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting a rescue, or persons escaping from the fire scene (including an individual who dies within one (1) year of injuries sustained as a result of a fire).
Fire-related injuries: Number of persons receiving injuries from fire-related incidents, including an injury from a natural or accidental cause who received medical treatment at a local medical facility. This includes first responders attempting to control the fire, attempting a rescue, or persons escaping from the fire scene. Persons may include students, faculty, staff, visitors, firefighters, or any other individuals.
Fire alarms monitored by Campus Safety: Fire alarms are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year by the Campus Safety Department dispatchers.
Fire safety training programs delivered: Number of training programs offered by Environmental Health and Safety, the Campus Safety Department or other responsible persons of authority within the College or City of Grand Rapids to occupants of residence halls and apartments concerning fire prevention and preparedness.
Fire Policies for On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
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Candles, incense, and electric potpourri pots are prohibited. In addition to the risk of fire, these items produce aromas which are difficult to contain in one area.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the residence halls.
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The use or possession of fireworks or an explosive of any kind is prohibited.
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Smoke detectors may not be removed or tampered with in any way. Students may not remove batteries. A fine will be levied for tampering with or relocating the smoke detector. The college Physical Plant staff may undertake periodic room checks to make certain that the units are operating properly.
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Floor and desk lamps are permitted but must be UL approved. The college reserves the right to remove them if they are deemed to be a fire hazard. The use of CFL bulbs in encouraged.
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By order of the City of Grand Rapids Fire Hazard Inspector, no electrical extension cord shall be fastened or run through any doorway, partition wall, floor baseboard or casting, or run across any doorway or walking area, or placed under any rug.
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Hot plates and small appliances, except for coffee pots, are prohibited in student rooms. One refrigerator is permitted per room as long as the refrigerator is not more than four feet in height.
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For the safety of all students the floor hallways of the residence halls must be kept clean and may not be used for storage. Items left in the halls are subject to a fine and removal by maintenance staff.
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Tampering with fire extinguishers, fire alarms, smoke detectors, or emergency procedure signs in or around the residence hall are prohibited. Violators are subject to a $500 fine and possible suspension.
If the fire alarm sounds:
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Walk to the nearest exit, closing doors between you and the fire.
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Do not use elevators.
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Assist people with disabilities with getting to the closest area of rescue assistance, which is in the stairwell area, past the fire doors.
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Notify Campus Safety or Fire personnel if you suspect someone is trapped in the building.
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Gather outside the building at your designated assembly area and attempt to make certain all persons are accounted for. Stay at least 300 feet from the building.
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Remain outside until notified by the emergency personnel or Campus Safety.
If trapped in a room:
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Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
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Place cloth material (wet if possible) around or under the door to prevent smoke from entering the room.
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Be prepared to signal to someone outside at a window or by shouting at regular intervals.
If caught in smoke:
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Drop and crawl toward an exit.
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Hold your breath as much as possible.
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Breathe slowly through nose using a towel or shirt as a filter.
If forced to advance through flames:
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Hold your breath.
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Move quickly.
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Cover your head and hair.
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Keep your head down and your eyes closed as much as possible.
When to use a fire extinguisher:
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Only use an extinguisher to attempt to extinguish a small fire and only if you have been trained.
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An extinguisher can be used to suppress a fire that blocks your exit from the building.
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Remember PASS, the four basic steps to operating a fire extinguisher.
P: Pull the pin
A: Aim the extinguisher hose at the base of the fire
S: Squeeze the lever
S: Sweep from side to side
Open flames:
Fire, or smoke and flame producing items are prohibited in all campus buildings. Additionally, open flames (such as a bonfire) are prohibited on Calvin’s campus. Calvin has an Open Flame Policy as well as a form to request exemptions. This Open Flame Policy and the request for exemption form can be found on the Environmental Health and Safety site at: http://www.calvin.edu/admin/physicalplant/departments/ehs/policies/open-flames/open-flame.html
Reporting Process
Calvin College complies with the Clery Act by compiling the required annual crime statistics and making them accessible in this annual Campus Security brochure. Additional brochures are available at the Calvin College Campus Safety Department and various offices throughout campus.
In addition, the Calvin College Campus Safety department reports the required annual statistics to the U.S. Department of Education. This information is available online: http://ope.ed.gov/security
Crime Statistics
| CRIME | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| ON-CAMPUS | |||
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses—Forcible | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 22 | 16 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES(Subset of Above) | |||
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses—Forcible | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 14 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NON-CAMPUS | |||
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses—Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC PROPERTY | |||
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses—Forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses— Non-forcible Statutory rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HATE CRIME | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| ON-CAMPUS PROPERTY | |||
| Murder non-negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Any other crime with body injury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simple Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larceny– theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Property Destruction, Damage, or Vandalism | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES (Subset of Above) | |||
| Murder non-negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Any other crime with body injury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simple Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larceny– theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Property Destruction, Damage, or Vandalism | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC PROPERTY | |||
| Murder non-negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Any other crime with body injury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simple Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larceny– theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Property Destruction, Damage, or Vandalism | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NON-CAMPUS | |||
| Murder non-negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-forcible sex offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Any other crime with body injury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simple Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larceny– theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Property Destruction, Damage, or Vandalism | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARRESTS | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| ON-CAMPUS | |||
| Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Drug abuse violation | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor law violation | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES (Subset of Above) | |||
| Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Drug abuse violation | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor law violation | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| NON-CAMPUS | |||
| Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug abuse violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor law violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC PROPERTY | |||
| Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug abuse violation | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor law violation | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| ON-CAMPUS | |||
| Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Drug abuse violations | 4 | 9 | 7 |
| Liquor law violations | 41 | 29 | 13 |
| ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES (Subset of Above) | |||
| Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug abuse violations | 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Liquor law violations | 14 | 25 | 12 |
| NON-CAMPUS | |||
| Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug abuse violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor law violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC PROPERTY | |||
| Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug abuse violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor law violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fire Statistics
| Reported Fires for 2009 by Building Location for all Calvin College On-Campus Residence Halls and Apartments | |||||||||||
| Location | Total Fires | Fire Number | Date | Time | Cause | Number of Injuries that Required Treatment at Medical Facility | Number of Deaths | Value of Property Damaged | Incident Report Number | ||
| On-Campus Residence Halls | |||||||||||
| Beets Hall | 1 | 1 | 08-30-09 | 01:20 a.m. | Overheated blower motor | 0 | 0 | $500 | 2009-182 | ||
| Bennink Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Boer Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Bolt Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Eldersveld Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Heyns Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Huizenga Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Kalsbeek Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Noordewier Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Rooks Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Schultze Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Timmer Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| VanDellen Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| VanderWerp Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Veenstra Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| vanReken Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Location | Total Fires | Fire Number | Date | Time | Cause | Number of Injuries that Required Treatment at Medical Facility | Number of Deaths | Value of Property Damaged | Incident Report Number | ||
| On-Campus Apartments | |||||||||||
| Alpha | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Beta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Chi | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Delta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Epsilon | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Gamma | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Kappa | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Lambda | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Phi | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Rho | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Tau | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Theta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Zeta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Reported Fires for 2010 by Building Location for all Calvin College On-Campus Residence Halls and Apartments | |||||||||||
| Location | Total Fires | Fire Number | Date | Time | Cause | Number of Injuries that Required Treatment at Medical Facility | Number of Deaths | Value of Property Damaged | Incident Report Number | ||
| On-Campus Residence Halls | |||||||||||
| Beets Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Bennink Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Boer Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Bolt Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Eldersveld Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Heyns Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Huizenga Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Kalsbeek Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Noordewier Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Rooks Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Schultze Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Timmer Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| VanDellen Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| VanderWerp Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Veenstra Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| vanReken Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Location | Total Fires | Fire Number | Date | Time | Cause | Number of Injuries that Required Treatment at Medical Facility | Number of Deaths | Value of Property Damaged | Incident Report Number | ||
| On-Campus Apartments | |||||||||||
| Alpha | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Beta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Chi | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Delta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Epsilon | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Gamma | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Kappa | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Lambda | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Phi | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Rho | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Tau | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Theta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Zeta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | Reported Fires for 2011 by Building Location for all Calvin College On-Campus Residence Halls and Apartments | |
| Location | Total Fires | Fire Number | Date | Time | Cause | Number of Injuries that Required Treatment at Medical Facility | Number of Deaths | Value of Property Damaged | Incident Report Number | ||
| On-Campus Residence Halls | |||||||||||
| Beets Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Bennink Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Boer Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Bolt Hall | 1 | 1 | 5/11/11 | 17:55 | Cooking Fire | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2011-136 | ||
| Eldersveld Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Heyns Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Huizenga Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Kalsbeek Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Noordewier Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Rooks Hall | 1 | 1 | 4/30/11 | 15:04 | Cooking Fire | 0 | 0 | $2500 | 2011-111 | ||
| Schultze Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Timmer Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| VanDellen Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| VanderWerp Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Veenstra Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| vanReken Hall | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Location | Total Fires | Fire Number | Date | Time | Cause | Number of Injuries that Required Treatment at Medical Facility | Number of Deaths | Value of Property Damaged | Incident Report Number | ||
| On-Campus Apartments | |||||||||||
| Alpha | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Beta | 1 | 1 | 9/22/11 | 17:30 | Dish towel caught on fire | 0 | 0 | $100 | 2011-244 | ||
| Chi | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Delta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Epsilon | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Gamma | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Kappa | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Lambda | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Phi | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Rho | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Tau | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Theta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Zeta | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | ||
| Residential Fire Safety Amenities by Building Location for all Calvin College On-Campus Residence Halls and Apartment Buildings | |||||||||||
| Location | Fire Alarms Monitored by Campus Safety | Building Equipped With Full Sprinkler System | Building Equipped With Partial Sprinkler System | Building has Fire Alarms and Smoke Detectors | Evacuation Plans Posted and Fire Safety conducted | Number of Evacuation Drills Conducted Each Academic Year | |||||
| On-Campus Residence Halls | |||||||||||
| Beets Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Bennink Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Boer Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Bolt Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Eldersveld Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Heyns Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Huizenga Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Kalsbeek Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Noordewier Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Rooks Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Schultze Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Timmer Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| VanDellen Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| VanderWerp Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Veenstra Hall | Yes | No | Yes (Basement) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| vanReken Hall | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Location | Fire Alarms Monitored by Campus Safety | Building Equipped With Full Sprinkler System | Building Equipped With Partial Sprinkler System | Building has Fire Alarms and Smoke Detectors | Evacuation Plans Posted and Fire Safety conducted | Number of Evacuation Drills Conducted Each Academic Year | |||||
| On-Campus Apartments | |||||||||||
| Alpha | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Beta | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Chi | Yes | No | Yes (1st Floor) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Delta | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Epsilon | Yes | No | Yes (1st Floor) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Gamma | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Kappa | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Lambda | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Phi | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry & Trunk Room ) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Rho | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Tau | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Theta | Yes | No | Yes (1st Floor) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
| Zeta | Yes | No | Yes (Laundry & Trunk Room) | Yes | Yes | 2 | |||||
